Ex-army chief to testify in Mubarak retrial
Cairo – Egypt’s former army chief and defence minister Hussein Tantawi appeared in Cairo Criminal Court Saturday ! for testimony in the retrial of former president Hosni Mubarak. In a confidential session, the court will listen to Tantawi’s testimony on charges against Mubarak... read more »
Now Sofia Hayat plans to sue Colors channel
Mumbai – British singer-actress Sofia Hayat, who has filed an FIR against “Bigg Boss Saath-7” contestant Armaan Kohli for hitting her on the show, now plans to also sue Colors channel which airs the reality show. At a press conference here, Sofia was asked if she thinks that the... read more »
TDP legislators give privilege notice against Digvijaya Singh
Hyderabad – Telugu Desam Party (TDP) legislators from Seemandhra Saturday gave a privilege notice to the Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker against Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh. The lawmakers from Seemandhra (Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra) submitted the notice to Speaker Nadendla... read more »
Sinful doughnuts arrive in capital
New Delhi – Nothing beats the magic of soft, sweet and light doughnuts. Krispy Kreme, a US doughnut chain launched here Saturday, brings the experience home. It has already built a strong fan base in the capital thanks to its innovative Doughnut Drop activity. The activity, which involves... read more »
India’s trade deficit up $9.21 bn in November
New Delhi – India’s trade deficit rose to $9.21 billion in November, as imports declined sharply, government data showed Wednesday. According to data released by the commerce... read more »
Miley Cyrus is artist of the year
Los Angeles – Pop singer Miley Cyrus has been named artist of the year leaving behind Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Justin Timber! lake. The MTV’s Artist of the Year was announced... read more »
Paul Walker’s funeral planned for weekend
Los Angeles – Actor Paul Walker’s family has planned a funeral for him this weekend with the cast and crew of his movie “The Fast and The Furious”. Walker died in a... read more »
Dilip Kumar turns 91, to celebrate with family, doctors
Mumbai – Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who turned 91 Wednesday, will have a quiet celebration with close friends, family and a team of doctors, says his wife Saira Banu. “I only... read more »
Improving ties with India top priority: Sharif
Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told Indian High Commissioner T.C.A. Raghavan during a meeting here Wednesday that his country wants to resolve all contentious issues with... read more »